Best Stacys Favorite Vegetable Beef Soup Recipes

HEARTY BEEF AND VEGETABLE SOUP

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When you need to feed a crowd, consider this beefy favorite loaded with both fresh and frozen veggies. -Sue Straughan, Prattville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 4h

Yield 26 servings (1-1/2 cups each).

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

2 to 4 tablespoons canola oil
4 pounds beef stew meat
8 medium onions (2-1/4 pounds), halved and thinly sliced
12 cups water
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1-1/3 cups Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup beef bouillon granules
12 medium red potatoes (about 3-1/2 pounds), cubed
1/2 large head cabbage, chopped
1 pound carrots, thinly sliced
6 celery ribs, thinly sliced (3 cups)
3 cups (about 15 ounces) frozen corn
3 cups (about 12 ounces) frozen peas
3 cups (about 12 ounces) frozen cut green beans
1-1/2 cups (about 15 ounces) frozen lima beans
1 bay leaf
3 teaspoons dried marjoram
3 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) frozen sliced okra

Steps:

In a large stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Brown beef in batches, adding additional oil as necessary. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add onions to drippings; cook and stir until tender. Discard drippings; return beef to pot. Stir in water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 45 minutes., Stir in potatoes, cabbage, carrots, celery, corn, peas, green beans, lima beans and seasonings. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 35 minutes. Stir in okra; cook 15-20 minutes longer or until beef and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1090mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

FAVORITE BEEF VEGETABLE SOUP

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We spend 1 weekend in the fall making soups to have in the freezer. This one is one of our favorites. I use my homemade beef broth in place of the bouillon.

Provided by SB61287

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 1 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 lbs stewing beef
2 onions, chopped and divided
3 (14 ounce) cans tomatoes
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can tomato soup
1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced
1 1/2 cups corn
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can green beans
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
3 -4 potatoes, peeled and chopped
3 beef bouillon cubes
thyme, to taste
oregano, to taste
marjoram, to taste
bay leaf, to taste
2 tablespoons salt
pepper, to taste

Steps:

Place beef in Dutch oven. Cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Add 1 small chopped onion. Simmer about 1 hour until beef is tender.
Add remaining onion and next 8 ingredients. cook 30 minutes.
Add seasonings and cook slowly for 2 hours or more.
Better the second day, if you can wait!

BEEF VEGETABLE SOUP

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This nicely seasoned soup tastes so good. It's convenient, too, since it simmers all day in the slow cooker. -Jean Hutzell, Dubuque, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 9h20m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups water
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (11-1/2 ounces) V8 juice
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup sliced carrots
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 bay leaf

Steps:

In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in salt and pepper. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 9-11 hours or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges